More information is being sought following reports of unlawful duck-shooting activity on the Clutha River near the Roxburgh Gorge Trail during the season's opening weekend. Otago Fish & Game chief executive Ian Hadland said further detail was being sought on reports of shots being fired from boats on May 4 and 5. Fish & Game 2019 regulations state shooting from a boat is prohibited on the Clutha River between May 4 and 12. Mr Hadland said Otago Fish & Game had not engaged with police as there was limited information to provide. Mr Hadland said Otago Fish & Game had previously recommended signage be installed along the trail to alert trail users to duck-shooters.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 19, 2019 16:51 UTC